Employment Snapshot: Virginia Accommodations & Food Services

As we explore the economic impact of the COVID-19 virus (and a hike in the minimum wage), it’s worth taking a look at the number of Virginia workers potentially affected. These numbers come from a 2018 Virginia Employment Commission report on Virginia’s Accommodation & Food Services sector, the state’s fourth largest industry. Average weekly wages of $367 in 2017 were the lowest of all industries in the state. — JAB